honeric01:


Yet some people wanted Enrique's head for playing him at this position in some of the previous matches as if this wasn't where he started from. truth is that Messi can blossom anywhere in that front line, all the 3 enjoyed playing in their positions in that last game.

homesteady:

Ermmm I don't remember anybody complaining about Messi playing on the right!

honeric01:


You wan start again abi?

AjanleKoko:
I actually think Messi and CR7 are better than other players that have come before them. Save maybe Pele and Cryuff in their respective eras.
Football is a lot more demanding now, physically, mentally, and tactically. Nonetheless, it has never happened before that two individual players would so totally dominant in the sport. No one else even comes to mind when the Ballon D'Or voting takes place.

Forget that they haven't won the World Cup, these guys are dominating the sport! It doesn't even look like either of them plan to slow down any time soon.

barackohandso:


We might have to wait till 2020 before another player wins the ballon d'or

bykebyke:

www.marca.com

AjanleKoko:
I actually think Messi and CR7 are better than other players that have come before them. Save maybe Pele and Cryuff in their respective eras.
Football is a lot more demanding now, physically, mentally, and tactically. Nonetheless, it has never happened before that two individual players would so totally dominant in the sport. No one else even comes to mind when the Ballon D'Or voting takes place.

Forget that they haven't won the World Cup, these guys are dominating the sport! It doesn't even look like either of them plan to slow down any time soon.

mcdreeezy:
How do I change the language on this site to English?

Baddestguyp:
athletico deserve real ballon dor recognition http://m.goal.com/x/en/news/7935942

Simeone and his troops will be keen to avenge this
injustice on Thursday when Ronaldo parades his
trophy.

bykebyke:

www.marca.com/en/

logica:
You are wrong. Try and remember the 90s era. Fact is, there were so many mega stars during that period and that was why it kept changing hands. C Ronaldo cannot even be compared to Ronaldo de Lima's left leg. He can't compare to George Weah's left thigh. Then came along Rivaldo and much later Ronaldinho. Even before the 90s, we had Marco van Basten. Check out Marco's scoring ratio (devoid of silly penalties). As far as I am concerned, Messi remains a standout; far above C Ronaldo. But he got himself caught up in a useless arms race with C Ronaldo (engineered by Real Madrid). It was Real Madrid's idea to TRY and prop up a "competitor" to Messi. I remember an interview Guardiola did back in 2010. He said "I feel sorry for those trying to claim Messi's throne".

parrotibaba:
so is Messi better Dan d likes of George weah n de Lima? obviously u will say yes ,how? cos he won 4 ballon d'ors ,Ronaldo has 3 ballon d'ors ,so how he can't be compared to weah's left thigh according to u is beyond me ...u can't compare dos days to now n dats why d maradona/Messi comparison irks me, I have watched maradona's old clips n trust me ,if dis Messi was dia ,he would be banging in 100 goals per season, n so will cr7 ,d game has modernized ,toughened up, it's stronger now ,better n still dis two guys r still on top of it for years now ...whether u like it or not ,de r d best since football started.

homesteady:


Diego Simeone should have won that Coach of the year, he deserves it the most!

logica:
Why do you guys bother yourselves? These awards are by votes; which means the winner is not always the most deserving but simply the most popular. Simeone is not liked by a lot of people.

logica:
Why do you guys bother yourselves? These awards are by votes; which means the winner is not always the most deserving but simply the most popular. Simeone is not liked by a lot of people.

logica:
I will keep it simple and short; C Ronaldo should not be mentioned in the same sentence as Messi; never mind the fact I just did. It's a paradox. Oh, and I won't bother with explanations; it's of course my opinion. You have a right to yours.

homesteady:

true true!
Also its either some players/coaches are silly or they don't watch football! Because it's so baffling on how David Luis made the 1st 11!

parrotibaba:
so is Messi better Dan d likes of George weah n de Lima? obviously u will say yes ,how? cos he won 4 ballon d'ors ,Ronaldo has 3 ballon d'ors ,so how he can't be compared to weah's left thigh according to u is beyond me ...u can't compare dos days to now n dats why d maradona/Messi comparison irks me, I have watched maradona's old clips n trust me ,if dis Messi was dia ,he would be banging in 100 goals per season, n so will cr7 ,d game has modernized ,toughened up, it's stronger now ,better n still dis two guys r still on top of it for years now ...whether u like it or not ,de r d best since football started.

Baddestguyp:
messi is seen to be better cos of the way he plays and not becos of.how many ballon dor awards

parrotibaba:
which way does he play?

homesteady:

true true!
Also its either some players/coaches are silly or they don't watch football! Because it's so baffling on how David Luis made the 1st 11!

parrotibaba:
which way does he play?

philfearon:

If voting were left to Journalists alone, then the results will speak for themselves!!

dmcdad:

Whereas defence marshals like Diego Godin and Jiao Miranda were absent. Smh...

Baddestguyp:
I can't describe but his movement with the ball, his reflexes, his passes, the flicks he does....

I hardly watch any messi game without being amazed at how good he is....even when he doesn't score...

I once hated barca so much but messi captivated me...

dmcdad:

His overall contributions and not just goals.

parrotibaba:
what r d contributions if not d goals n d trophies he wins 4 barca?

homesteady:


all footballers should be ashamed of themselves for committing such a big crime!

parrotibaba:
what r d contributions if not d goals n d trophies he wins 4 barca?